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When To Break Up

When To Break Up

No relationship is perfect — that is given. We can’t prevent obstacles from happening; it’s normal in relationships. But what if it gets too far? Are you going to choose between martyrdom and freedom? Here are some signs of an unhealthy relationship.
Physically hurting you. Nobody deserves to be hit for any reason. If your boyfriend [...]

Sexual Side Effects of Widely Used Medicines

Sexual Side Effects of Widely Used Medicines

Many illnesses themselves can cause a lack of libido and impotence, but in other cases it is the medication that brings on changes in one’s sexual desire and capability. Research in this area is scanty, and the sexual side-effects of many drugs are not universal. It is advised you discuss your own situation with your [...]

How to Fall Back Asleep

How to Fall Back Asleep

Agony: Awakened in the middle of the night and not able to fall back asleep.
Prime cause: Advancing age. People under 50 suffer insomnia far more than those over 50.

How to cope: Do not be irritated when you find yourself awake at 2 am. Anger only fuels you and thus prevents sleep. Instead, fix your mind [...]

Smoking: What Are You Risking?

Smoking: What Are You Risking?

According to the World Health Organization, one-third of the world’s population smokes. In recent years, tobacco use has steadily increased to include teenagers as well as adults.
Smoking is not limited to adults–statistics indicate that it is likely that you or a classmate has tried smoking and will perhaps continue to do so.
Why Do Teenagers Smoke?
1) [...]

Love-Infatuation

Love-Infatuation

Within each person, there is an urge for a relationship to grow toward its fullest potential. The most lasting ones are those which allow each member inside the relationship to develop fully. Love should not start out full grown and in the end dwindle—because if that happens, then it is not love.
Love: What is it?
We [...]

Alcoholism: Are You an Alcoholic?

Alcoholism: Are You an Alcoholic?

The most widely used drug in the world is not aspirin, penicillin, nor any other substance commonly prescribed by physicians. This drug is a colorless, volatile liquid known as ethanol or ethyl alcohol, but to almost everybody else, is known simply as alcohol. On several counts, alcohol deserves first place in any discussion of drugs.
Alcoholism: [...]

Date Rape: Enough is enough

Date Rape: Enough is enough

Date Rape: What is it?

Date rape is the non-consensual sexual intercourse by a friend or an acquaintance. This means that one of the persons involved in the sexual act did not agree in doing it or declined at first. Still, many people assume that both the assailant and victim have agreed to do the act [...]